The Daily Jaws 50th Anniversary Interview Series

Join us as we celebrate the love of JAWS through the eyes of the fans

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s screen adaptation of Peter Benchley’s JAWS, Ross Williams (founder of The Daily Jaws) has recorded a series of interviews with famous fans, filmmakers, shark experts and those involved in making the movie. The definitive series of conversations about the greatest movie ever made, this is TDJ’s most ambitious project to date and we thank everyone for their time, energy and most of all for keeping it secret. Enjoy! .

Featured interviews

The Daily Jaws in association with Stern Pinball proudly presents Simon Pegg’s exclusive JAWS 50th anniversary interview. Simon was a kid watching Jaws on VHS, unknowingly absorbing the power of visual storytelling. In this episode, he joins The Daily Jaws founder Ross Williams to unpack his deep affection for Spielberg’s 1975 masterpiece. Simon describes Jaws as “a cascade of moments,” an emotional and technical masterclass that delivers something extraordinary in every frame.

The Daily Jaws in association with Stern Pinball proudly presents Jack Quaid’s exclusive JAWS 50th anniversary interview. The conversation dives into everything from the genius of John Williams’ score and Spielberg’s use of suspense, to the impact of “happy accidents” in filmmaking. Jack talks candidly about the films that shaped him, the joy of practical effects, and which character he’d most want to play in a (hypothetical and unnecessary) remake.

The Daily Jaws in association with Stern Pinball proudly presents Greg Nicotero’s exclusive JAWS 50th anniversary interview. In this special anniversary episode, Greg sits down with The Daily Jaws founder Ross Williams to unpack his lifelong obsession with Spielberg’s 1975 classic. From reading the novelisation before release to collecting memorabilia and eventually restoring one of the last remaining Jaws sharks for the Academy Museum, Greg has lived and breathed Jaws from the beginning.

The Daily Jaws in association with Stern Pinball proudly presents Joe Lo Truglio’s exclusive JAWS 50th anniversary interview. Joe recounts his earliest memories of the movie, watching Jaws 2 before the original, and how Spielberg’s practical magic and layered storytelling inspired him to pick up a Super 8 camera and start shooting.

The Daily Jaws in association with Stern Pinball proudly presents Dermot O’Leary’s exclusive JAWS 50th anniversary interview. In this heartfelt and hilarious 50th anniversary special, Dermot reflects on his lifelong connection to Jaws—a film he calls his favourite of all time.

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Support

As well as celebrating JAWS, the series will be highlighting the incredible work of one of our favourite shark conservation organisations, Minorities in Shark Science (MISS) and the Tourette Association of America, an organization very close to the heart of JAWS actor Jeffrey Kramer.

MISS

MISS provides a community and funded opportunities for gender minorities of color who wish to enter the field of marine and shark sciences. We fundraise and apply for grants to create paid opportunities for our members such as camps, fellowships, and collaborative research programs.

Tourette Association of America

Founded in 1972, the Tourette Association of America (formerly known as the Tourette Syndrome Association) is the only national organization serving the community, and works to raise awareness, advance research, and provide ongoing support to patients and families impacted by Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders. The mission of the Tourette Association of America is to provide help and hope to those affected by Tourette Syndrome, Tic Disorders and associated conditions through Awareness, Research, and Support.

Partners

Over the last decade, The Daily Jaws has been extremely lucky to have had the support of so many great partners to help us achieve our goals and give back. These are the partners coming with us on this particular journey. We are truly grateful for their support.

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